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Arsène Wenger admits that Granit Xhaka still needs time to adapt fully to the rigours of Premier League football before making the kind of impact that persuaded Arsenal to spend heavily on the Swiss midfielder. “He needs to adapt to the way we play and the tactical pace of the English game,” Wenger said. “I am confident he will do very well.”

Antonio Conte has reminded his Chelsea players that their behaviour and attitude must be “perfect” if they are to end Tottenham Hotspur’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season in Saturday’s derby at Stamford Bridge.

Jermain Defoe’s memory is almost as sharp as his two-footed shooting reflexes. “I know all my stats,” says the veteran Sunderland striker with 150 Premier League goals on the clock. “And I could probably tell you about every time I’ve scored.

José Mourinho believes Anthony Martial is struggling to adjust to the intensity he demands from Manchester United and has warned that, if the Frenchman does not grab his chance when selected, others will “take the bait”.